Entry #109 - by Meth Rajapaksha
Concept
Hi,I am Meth Rajapaksha and 6 years old there were some empty bottles in the back yard of our house if we hadn’t see them they would have become mosquito breeding places.
I got a nice idea i wanted to use these bottles to make a christmas tree for the challenge of “tree without tree” I used some old clay lamps to light up the christmas tree. The star of the christmas tree was made with a part of a coconut tree called in sinhala “Bhumatalu” I cut it and painted it.
I think i could make the christmas tree without troubling my parents, it didn’t cost for them as i used only waste materials.
Materials
1.Empty Bottles
2.Used clay lamp
3.Part of a coconut tree called in sinhala as “Bhumatalu”
4.Fiber cords
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆 & 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲
Architects: Chinthaka Wickramage Associates
Design Team: Chinthaka Wickrmage & Nileeka Senerath
Location: Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Photographer: Waruna Gomis & Sunanda Gnanasiri
A cost-effective two-unit residence in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, blending exposed clay and cement bricks with steel, timber, and glass. Prioritizing affordability and architectural economy, the design embraces raw materials, natural light, and ventilation to create a textured, functional living space. With an industrial aesthetic and sustainable elements, the house balances personal and professional needs while offering rental income potential. A testament to simplicity, efficiency, and contextual responsiveness.
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𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺
A well-designed washroom strikes a balance between functionality and style while remaining low-maintenance. By optimizing layout and storage, incorporating durable, easy-to-clean materials, and ensuring proper lighting and ventilation, the space becomes both practical and inviting. Accessibility features—such as grab bars, slip-resistant flooring, and wider doorways—enhance safety for all users, while modern touches like touchless fixtures further promote hygiene and ease of upkeep.
- 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼.
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Architects: RAPA Chartered Architects
Location: Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Interior Designers: RAPA Chartered Architects
Photographer: Ganidu Balasuriya Photography
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Architects: MSH Atelier
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Project Year: 2020
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Project Year: 2024
Interior Design: Chandra Wickramasinghe
Photographer: T’ AURA Studios – Thadshan Yoges Archphotography & Dinuka Wijesundara
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